Planning and Zoning Commission
40 Old Farms Road Willington, CT 06279
December 6, 2011 – 7:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
Roll Call
Members Present:
Matthew Ellis – Chairman
Andrew Marco – Vice Chairman
John Sullivan
Phil Nevers
Edward Standish
Thomas Murphy
Walter Parsell
James Poole
Members Absent:
Also Present
Susan Yorgensen
Andy Marco called the meeting to order at 7:30. J. Sullivan motioned to move Item J to the top of the agenda. P. Nevers seconded the motion.
Election of Officers
The Election of Officers is conducted after each election or when an officer resigns and it is customary for the new officers to take seat the night of the meeting. M. Ellis arrived at 7:45.
J. Poole motioned to appoint the following slate of officers.
Chairman – Andy Marco
Vice Chairman – Matthew Ellis
Secretary – Tom Murphy
P. Nevers seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried. The Commission congratulated the new officers.
Old Business
PZC2011-47 Application Special Permit &Site Plan Approval for 24 units for Elderly Residents at 60 Old Farms Road (Map17 Lot 1 Zone DER) Owner: Town of Willington Applicant: Willington Housing Authority (Received Sept 20, 2011P.H. Public Hearing October 18, 2011 P.H. closed Oct 18, 2011 Decision by Dec 6, 2011.)
W. Parsell motioned to approve PZC2011-47 Application Special Permit &Site Plan Approval for 24 units for Elderly Residents at 60 Old Farms Road (Map17 Lot 1 Zone DER) Owner: Town of Willington Applicant: Willington Housing Authority with the following conditions:
- Any technical changes (i.e. revising pipe size to 30”) required by the engineer/staff shall be incorporated into the plans.
- Low mow strip shall be maintained and mowed a minimum of once a year (a note shall be added to the plans)
- Show construction entrance and construction staging area on the plans.
- Any changes to the approved final site development plan shall come back to the Commission for review and approval.
- Zoning table revised to show building height/separation.
- Area required for active/passive recreation per Section 5.08.03.07 to be developed.
- An updated site as-built shall be submitted prior to a Certificate of Use/Occupancy being issued.
- Plans to be revised to show all HVAC (i.e. boilers, hot water heaters, underground propane tanks, etc.) and fire safety items (i.e. fire suppression systems for the 24 units) be reviewed and approved by the appropriate jurisdiction entity within the town.
P. Nevers seconded the motion.
A discussion was held on fuel sources and underground storage. A discussion was held on the plans in regards to HUD requirements. A discussion was held on the area required for active/passive recreation. The motion was amended to include the last three items as stated above.
All in favor. Motion carried.
Minutes
P. Nevers motioned to approve the minutes of November 15, 2011. J. Sullivan seconded the motion. All in favor.
Correspondence
- Copy of an Inland Wetland Notice of Violation to Phillip Orlowski regarding clearing at 23 Lindsey Lane.
- Copy of an Inland Wetland Notice of Violation to Stanley Orlowski regarding clearing at 23 Lindsey Lane.
Staff Report and Discussion
Discussion regarding a violation with a window sign. A discussion was held on signage and the regulations. A discussion was held on the signage at Phelps Plaza. A discussion was held on the signage issues. The Commission would like letters sent to the businesses involved after Christmas.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Manas
Recording Clerk
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